Review of Solomon and Sheba (1959) by Mark D — 16 Sep 2008

One of the laziest and most boring excuses for a Biblical epic I've seen.

This review of Solomon and Sheba (1959) was written by Mark D on 16 Sep 2008.

Solomon and Sheba has generally received mixed reviews.

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If Ben-Hur was The Avengers of its decade, then Solomon and Sheba was the Fantastic Four of its time, an expensive undertaking that earned…

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By Doris C (82) on 31 May 2007

Love him....great actor.......5 stars just for him…

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By Sarah J (208) on 21 Aug 2007

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By June S (150) on 13 Jul 2007

LOVE THIS CLASSIC EPIC, Yule looking smolderingly sexy with hair & Gina stunning as ever & fab biblical tale to boot…

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By Matt R (1,999) on 18 Sep 2009

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By Bob V (268) on 21 Nov 2010

Taking quite a leap with the Biblical story of King Solomon & the Queen of Sheba, it's all fun enough, with Lollobrigida's heavy accent and…

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Watching movies about the stories in the bible is a great way to get into the stories, I just wish that they didn't change parts of movies…

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By Jenn M (533) on 18 Nov 2008

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